Meaning · noun
acid; LSD
- a chemical substance capable of donating protons or neutralizing alkalis
- the hallucinogenic drug LSD (informal slang)
In a sentence
Bisogna indossare guanti protettivi quando si maneggia questo acido potente.
You must wear protective gloves when handling this powerful acid.
Quale acido viene utilizzato principalmente per pulire queste superfici?
Which acid is mainly used to clean these surfaces?
Questo laboratorio non conserva nessun acido pericoloso senza autorizzazione.
This laboratory does not store any dangerous acid without authorization.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| acido | masculine · singular |
| acidi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also common as an adjective meaning 'sour', 'acidic', or 'bitter/spiteful' when describing personality.
Meaning · adjective
sour; acidic; sharp
- having an acidic or sour taste like lemon or vinegar
- (chemistry) having the properties of an acid, with pH below 7
- (figurative, of a person or tone) sharp, biting, sarcastic, or ill-tempered
In a sentence
Questo yogurt ha un sapore troppo acido, controlla la data.
This yogurt tastes too sour, check the date.
Perché le dai sempre risposte così acide?
Why do you always give her such snappy answers?
Non tutte le sostanze con un pH basso sono acide allo stesso modo.
Not all substances with a low pH are acidic in the same way.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|
| acido | masculine · singular |
| acida | feminine · singular |
| acidi | masculine · plural |
| acide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- When describing a person's attitude, it translates to 'sour', 'snippy', or 'biting'.
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